Our Approach
Rob Arnold
Rob is the head distiller at Firestone & Robertson Distillery, makers of TX whiskey. He is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and a third-generation member of the whiskey industry.
Our Story
Eric Simanek
Eric is a chemistry professor at Texas Christian University. He grew up in central Illinois in fields of corn destined for feed, flour or ethanol.
Meet the Books
Sure, there is just one book now, but who knows what the future will hold? Some insights into what we're considering.
Shots of Knowledge
Our first book!
A collection of 58 independent essays covering the science and engineering of whiskey.
Hardwoods We Love
Tales of the Trees Less Taken
Don't hold your breath. The prospectus has been torpedoed.
Don't Go Changing
Royalty Calculations for Academics
Blessed are we to be able to do what we love to do.